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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Speaking of bookbinding....

I enjoyed a visit to Nashville last weekend, giving a lecture on bookbinding at their public library's Special Collections Center. With 3 librarians and a number of book artists in attendance, it was a lively crowd, and the hour-and-a-half went by quickly. We talked about a variety of techniques, the future of the book, the demise of trade binderies and apprenticeships and the sad effect on quality, and even covered (briefly) the advertised topics!

About Me

I am a bookbinder, specializing in restoration and period-style leatherwork. I can be reached at (865) 621-7923. You're welcome to visit our shop in Maryville, Tennessee (just outside of Knoxville at the foot of the Smoky Mountains). Seems like I'm always there, except when I'm not, so you're well-advised to call for an appointment.

Bookbinding Tools For Sale

For sale or trade are a number of duplicate tools not currently needed in our bindery. (Down toward the bottom of my posts.) I've based prices on both what we need to get back out of them and at what cost they're currently available. So, prices are firmish, but if you wish to make an offer (or point out that we're over or under priced based on current fluctuations in the dollar, sunspots, etc.) have at it. I'm open to trades as well: bookbinding tools, unusual musical instruments... Currently at the top of my wish list are a Louet Vertical Plough and a full set of Uilleann Pipes.

If you're able to pick up here in Maryville, I have a couple binder's wooden type cases (narrower than printer's cases) with a lot of drawers, made from oak with metal handles.